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40 pp.
| Penguin/Paulsen |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25404-8$16.99
(3)
K-3
Talbott's fanciful origin story imagines how the relationship between humans and wolves developed. A wolf pup and a child, both orphaned, team up for mutual aid. Other outcasts see the advantages of teamwork and follow; over thousands of years, nomadic tribes become villagers, and wolves become dogs, adapting to humans' needs. Talbott's mixed-media art includes some sweet moments. An author's note about mythology is included. Reading list, websites.